verfeindet

/fɛɐ̯ˈfaɪ̯ndət/

adjective C1

der (masc.) die (fem.) das (neut.)

Underline = a spelling pattern that usually signals that gender.

Adj Register Neutral Era Current Frequency Academic Domain General Tone Negative
Word fingerprint: Register: neutral. Era: current. Frequency: academic. Domain: general. Connotation: negative.

Meaning

  1. hostile, at odds

    • Die beiden Familien sind verfeindet.

      The two families are enemies.

Similar words

unfreundlich

Verfeindet is hostile, actively at odds (like enemies); unfreundlich is simply unfriendly, a much milder coolness.

Similar in other languages

English

aggressive

Close — hostile, at odds relates to aggressive.

Spanish

arisco

Close — hostile, at odds relates to unfriendly, standoffish (arisco).

Practice

1 What does verfeindet mean?

2 Fill the gap: Die beiden Familien sind ___.

3 Which fingerprint chart matches verfeindet?

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